Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 152 and 67
The least common multiple (LCM) of 152 and 67 is 10184.
What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?
The LCM of two integers is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers. It is often used to find common denominators and solve problems involving periodic events.
Formula for LCM
The LCM of two numbers can be calculated using their GCD:
LCM(a, b) = |a × b| ÷ GCD(a, b)
How to Calculate the LCM of 152 and 67?
First, calculate the GCD of 152 and 67 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 152 ÷ 67 = 2 remainder 18 |
| 2 | 67 ÷ 18 = 3 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 18 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 97 and 99 | 9603 |
| 74 and 160 | 5920 |
| 146 and 92 | 6716 |
| 186 and 83 | 15438 |
| 90 and 24 | 360 |